Terry Randal Carpenter

Terry Randal Carpenter obituary, Robbinsville, NC

Terry Randal Carpenter

Terry Carpenter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Townson-Smith Funeral Home on Mar. 18, 2026.
Terry Randal Carpenter, 66 of the Hares Creek Community of Robbinsville, NC passed away, Monday, March 16, 2026, at Erlanger WNC Medical in Murphy, NC.

He was a native of Graham County and the son of Wilma Orr Millsaps and the late Weldon Carpenter Jr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Debbie Waldroup, and his brother-in-law, James Hall.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Josefina Gumba Carpenter; daughter, Sugar Rick of Robbinsville, NC; grandchildren, Lexi Crisp and Lakyn Cable; brother, Brian Millsaps "Petey" of Robbinsville, NC; sister, Pauline Ash of Georgia; great niece, McKalyn Parker; sisters-in-law, Nelly Hall, Inday Cumberlander (Robert) all of Robbinsville, NC, and Irenia Brown (Stephen) of Norfolk, VA.

Complete arrangements will be announced later.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Carpenter Family.

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